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WR51 YPL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,698 mi
Last recorded151,698 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 YPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 151,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body brace arm corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body brace arm corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 143,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 111,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

parking brake low o/s just recorded minimum effort

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 103,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipe corroded @ n/s/r

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to brake pipe at n/s/r

Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to brake pipe at n/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,288 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,288 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 63,567 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,452 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 52,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,415 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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WR51 YPL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR51 YPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR51 YPL registered?

WR51 YPL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WR51 YPL shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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